Stepping Stones Academy

Charter School 217 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Stepping Stones Academy, located on North 7th Street in Phoenix, AZ, operates as a dedicated educational facility focused on early childhood development. As a private preschool and daycare center, the academy prioritizes providing a nurturing and structured environment designed to foster social, emotional, and cognitive growth. Their curriculum is generally centered on "learning through play," aiming to build a strong foundation for future academic success by balancing creative activities with foundational literacy and numeracy skills.

The academy serves the North Phoenix and Anthem-adjacent communities, positioning itself as a reliable partner for working families. By emphasizing a secure, engaging atmosphere and maintaining low student-to-teacher ratios, Stepping Stones Academy aims to support the developmental milestones of toddlers and preschoolers alike. The facility is well-regarded for its focus on preparing young children for the transition into elementary school through a blend of teacher-led instruction and independent, hands-on exploration.

217

Total Students

N/A

Full-Time Teachers

N/A

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Stepping Stones Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	177
Hispanic	34
Black	1
Two or More	4
American Indian	1

White
177 (81.6 %)
Hispanic
34 (15.7 %)
Two or More
4 (1.8 %)
Black
1 (0.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Stepping Stones Academy (10966)
Phone:	(623)465-4910
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	217
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 26

Grade 1 24

Grade 2 25

Grade 3 23

Grade 4 30

Grade 5 25

Grade 6 28

Grade 7 20

Grade 8 16